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Cinch Audio Recorder Ultimate Changelog

A straightforward release log for the Windows version, based on the local Audio Recorder project release files.

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v1.5.3.4 - Jul 30

Recognition and ID3 editor refinement update.

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2026-07-30

v1.5.3.4

Recognition and ID3 editor refinement update.

  • Improved recording recognition success rate.
  • Refined the ID3 editor window experience.
  • Fixed bugs.
2026-07-25

v1.5.3.3

Recognition and ID3 editor refinement update.

  • Improved recording recognition success rate.
  • Refined the ID3 editor window experience.
  • Fixed bugs.
2026-07-20

v1.5.3.1

Recognition and ID3 editor experience update.

  • Improved recording recognition success rate.
  • Optimized the ID3 editor window user experience.
  • Fixed bugs.
2026-07-15

v1.5.2.9

UI, stability, and Bluetooth playback update.

  • Optimized the UI design.
  • Improved recording stability.
  • Added support for more Bluetooth playback devices.
2026-07-14

v1.5.2.8

UI, stability, and Bluetooth playback update.

  • Optimized the UI design.
  • Improved recording stability.
  • Added support for more Bluetooth playback devices.
2026-07-07

v1.5.2.5

OPUS output format and stability update.

  • Added OPUS as an output format.
  • Fixed bugs.
2026-07-01

v1.5.2.4

Bug fix release.

  • Fixed bugs.
2026-06-26

v1.5.2.3

Bug fix release.

  • Fixed bugs.
2026-06-16

v1.5.2.2

Bug fix release.

  • Fixed bugs.
2026-06-09

v1.5.2.0

Language, Bluetooth audio, and stability update.

  • Added automatic system language detection with Spanish, Italian, and Japanese support.
  • Added support for Bluetooth audio hardware.
  • Fixed bugs.
2026-06-08

v1.5.1.3

Bug fix release.

  • Fixed bugs.
2026-06-04

v1.5.1.2

Bug fix release.

  • Fixed bugs.
2026-06-03

v1.5.1.1

Recording button and activation validation update.

  • Refined the recording button design for a clearer and more polished experience.
  • Fixed the license key validation bug so activation checks behave correctly.
2026-05-25

v1.5.1.0

Auto merge, settings, and refreshed interface update.

  • Added an Auto Merge Split Fragments setting.
  • Fixed a library binding issue after re-downloading tracks with the same name.
  • Improved SMTC setting synchronization.
  • Tightened split-fragment merging rules.
  • Unified manual-save and auto-save settings handling.
  • Refreshed the Ultimate interface across Record, Library, Scheduler, and Settings.
2026-05-24

v1.5.0.0

Long recording and lyrics cleanup update.

  • Added continued track encoding for smoother long recording workflows.
  • Plain lyrics now remove timestamps for cleaner reading and embedding.
2026-05-10

v1.4.9

Long-recording reliability update.

  • Improved long-recording reliability by safely rotating oversized temporary WAV files during capture.
  • Non-WAV long recordings are now finalized as a single output file after internal chunking.
  • WAV long recordings are now preserved as compatible multi-part files instead of stopping at the WAV size limit.
2026-05-06

v1.4.8

Single-instance launch update.

  • Switched to a single-instance mode that wakes the existing window when the app is clicked again.
2026-03-30

v1.4.7.9

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Fixed the unintended fade-in at the beginning of recordings.
2026-03-24

v1.4.7.8

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Fixed the unintended fade-in at the beginning of recordings.
2026-03-20

v1.4.7.7

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Fixed the unintended fade-in at the beginning of recordings.
2026-03-20

v1.4.7.6.1

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Fixed the unintended fade-in at the beginning of recordings.
2026-03-18

v1.4.7.6

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Fixed the unintended fade-in at the beginning of recordings.
2026-03-16

v1.4.7.5

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Fixed the unintended fade-in at the beginning of recordings.
2026-03-06

v1.4.7.2

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Fixed the fade-in issue at the beginning of recordings that was not fully resolved in v1.4.7.1.
2026-03-05

v1.4.7.1

Recording start fade-in fix.

  • Removed the unintended fade-in at the beginning of recordings.
2026-03-04

v1.4.7

Lossless WAV and recording start update.

  • Improved compatibility for Lossless WAV output.
  • Reduced an occasional click noise at the beginning of some recordings.
  • Added other minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
2026-02-22

v1.4.6

Language support update.

  • Added French and German language support.
2026-02-13

v1.4.5

Custom table header and bug fix update.

  • Added the ability to customize table header content.
  • Added various bug fixes and improvements.
2026-02-11

v1.4.4

Gain control and UI polish update.

  • Added gain control.
  • Polished and improved the user interface.
2026-02-09

v1.4.3

Maintenance release.

  • Updated to v1.4.3.
2026-02-06

v1.4.2

Track info, splitting, and settings update.

  • Displayed track info earlier during recording.
  • Optimized track splitting.
  • Optimized settings auto-save.
2026-02-06

v1.4.1

Maintenance release.

  • Updated to v1.4.1.
2026-02-01

v1.4.0

Maintenance release.

  • Updated to v1.4.0.
2026-01-29

v1.3.9

Loudness normalization and splitting update.

  • Added optional Loudness Normalization to help keep output volume more consistent.
  • Optimized the track splitting strategy for more reliable and natural cuts.
  • Improved UI consistency across the app.
2026-01-07

v1.3.8

SMTC metadata cleanup fix.

  • Fixed polluted SMTC metadata that could lead to incorrect file naming and failed metadata enrichment.
2026-01-05

v1.3.7

Long track save and library sorting fix.

  • Fixed an issue where some long tracks could not be saved.
  • Fixed library list sorting issues.
2025-12-30

v1.3.6

Audio click reduction and recording detection update.

  • Added a tiny fade-in at the start and fade-out at the end of each recording to reduce clicks and pops.
  • Adjusted the default silence threshold in Traditional mode to better detect audio across more playback devices.
  • Added clearer logging while waiting for audio.
  • Improved SMTC session handling and track splitting behavior for browser-based players.
  • Updated the Windows target configuration and related dependencies for improved reliability.
2025-12-20

v1.3.3

Maintenance release.

  • Updated to v1.3.3.
  • Added general bug fixes and performance improvements.
2025-12-18

v1.3.2

Manual merge and stability update.

  • Added right-click menu option to manually merge selected tracks in the library.
  • Fixed recording timer behavior when an SMTC session disconnects.
  • Improved silence detection threshold for faster track splitting.
  • Added various bug fixes and performance improvements.
2025-12-18

v1.3.1

Recognition and performance update.

  • Improved audio recognition accuracy with optimized clip processing.
  • Enhanced error messages and recovery for recognition failures.
  • Fixed nullable reference warnings for better stability.
  • Optimized the silence detection algorithm.
  • Added minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
2025-12-16

v1.3.0

Recognition performance update.

  • Shared audio clips between recognition services to reduce processing time.
  • Automatically skips secondary recognition for short clips under 45 seconds.
  • Improved retry logic for network failures.
  • Improved real-time status messages during recognition.
2025-12-15

v1.2.2

Auto-save and settings update.

  • Added auto-save for settings with a 1.5 second debounce delay.
  • Improved save button animations and visual feedback.
  • Enhanced settings validation and error prevention.
  • Updated the user manual with new features.
2025-12-14

v1.2.1

Recognition stability and file handling update.

  • Fixed issues with recognition clip creation.
  • Improved temporary file cleanup.
  • Improved media session detection and handling.
  • Added various small fixes and enhancements.
2025-12-13

v1.2.0

Interface, lyrics, and playback update.

  • Completely redesigned the user interface for a modern and intuitive experience.
  • Added automatic lyrics display for recordings.
  • Added a stop playback button.
  • Added various bug fixes and improvements.
2025-12-09

v1.1.5

Song recognition and message clarity update.

  • Improved music identification accuracy and reliability.
  • Enhanced status messages and prompts.
  • Added minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
2025-12-07

v1.1.4

Safer saving and auto-organization update.

  • Improved recording protection by saving to a backup location when Windows blocks folder access.
  • Added automatic organization by artist and album folders.
  • Automatically removes empty folders when songs are deleted.
  • Improved error dialogs to be easier to understand.
2025-12-01

v1.1.3

Cover art and song information update.

  • Added cover art source options: Smart, System, and Network.
  • Improved song information accuracy.
  • Added bug fixes and performance improvements.
2025-11-25

v1.1.2

Album art and intro handling update.

  • Added a new option to control album art source.
  • Fixed an issue where song intros were sometimes cut off.
  • Improved stability with various music apps.
2025-11-18

v1.1.1

Faster start and activation fix.

  • Recording now starts instantly.
  • Fixed activation issues on some computers.
  • Added performance improvements.
2025-11-10

v1.1.0

Lossless WAV, custom filenames, and device selection update.

  • Added Lossless WAV output for keeping original uncompressed audio.
  • Added custom filename templates.
  • Added audio device selection.
  • Redesigned the settings page.
2025-11-01

v1.0.9

Smart track detection update.

  • Automatically detects when songs change.
  • Improved support for popular music streaming services.
  • Improved album cover quality.
2025-10-25

v1.0.8

Recognition, long recording, and filename update.

  • Improved music recognition accuracy.
  • Fixed crashes during long recording sessions.
  • Improved handling of special characters in filenames.
2025-10-18

v1.0.7

Batch editing and library update.

  • Added batch editing for multiple songs.
  • Improved library loading speed.
  • Added better sorting options.
2025-10-10

v1.0.6

Ringtone maker and audio trimming update.

  • Added ringtone maker.
  • Added audio trimmer for cutting unwanted parts from songs.
  • Added bug fixes.
2025-10-01

v1.0.5

Scheduled recording update.

  • Added scheduled recording.
  • Added background operation when minimized.
  • Added system tray support.
2025-09-25

v1.0.4

High quality audio and format support update.

  • Added up to 320kbps MP3 output.
  • Added support for 15+ audio formats.
  • Fixed audio issues on some sound cards.
2025-09-18

v1.0.3

Song info and cover art editor update.

  • Added song info editor for title, artist, album, and more.
  • Added cover art manager.
  • Improved compatibility with music players.
2025-09-10

v1.0.2

Multi-language update.

  • Added English and Chinese support.
  • Added automatic language detection.
  • Improved the user interface.
2025-09-05

v1.0.1

Setup and stability update.

  • Added bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • Improved error messages.
  • Improved setup experience.
2025-09-01

v1.0.0

Initial release.

  • Added one-click recording from streaming services.
  • Added automatic song splitting.
  • Added music recognition with automatic song information.
  • Added automatic album cover downloads.
  • Added MP3, FLAC, WAV, and other output formats.
  • Added music library management and playback.
  • Added silent recording when the PC is muted.